Rhode Island Latino Arts (RILA) is a major source of information on Latino arts, cultures, history & heritage in Rhode Island. We are managed by a small staff of two, along with student interns and volunteers. Most of our programs and activities are offered at affordable rates or free of charge.

On this website you will find listings that feature a number of Latino cultural arts groups, festivals, restaurants and holidays to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of Latino cultures. Our free, online calendar lists and showcases art and culture-related activities in Rhode Island.

This site also hosts the RI Latino Artists Directory, the Latino Artists Network, our Latino Arts Activities Blog and the Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events. There is no charge to post events related to Latino arts and cultures.

We manage La Galería del Pueblo, Rhode Island’s only Latino non-profit gallery and cultural hub. You may designate a donation to support the gallery.

Rhode Island Latino Arts manages and connects you to Nuestras Raíces, our award winning oral history project that celebrates the stories of Rhode Island’s Latino Pioneers.

Support the work of our organization. Make a donation and ensure that this unique cultural arts organization can continue to help enrich countless lives. Your tax deductible contribution will help us continue providing valuable programs such as:

• Intergenerational Painting and Sketching Workshops

• Afro-Latin Drumming Sessions
• Youth Dance, Spoken Word /Poetry and Theater Workshops
• Intergenerational Oral History Workshops
• Latino Artists Networking and Arts Demonstrations
• Sabor Latino — Food, Music and Fun
• Latino History & Heritage Community Walking Tours
• Latino Books Month - literacy and writing workshops
• Community Pláticas to encourage discussions & Social Change through the Arts

State Employee Charitable Appeal (SECA)

If you are a state or federal employee, consider making Rhode Island Latino Arts one of your donor fund charities. If your agency participates in the United Way campaign, please consider making us your monthly donor choice.